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Columns Lines and Reviews — CFFC

Dan Antion
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Cee was a bit more specific in her instructions,

Column and Vertical Line(s)

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

Last week was full of delightful surprises for me. Three different people posted reviews of my latest novel: Bridge to Nowhere. I know that many of you follow the bloggers who were so kind, but in case you missed them, I’ve listed them below. Below that are some photos from my archive for Cee’s challenge.

Happy Monday

September Book Reviews — Author D.L. Finn

Smorgasbord Book Reviews — Sally Cronin

Reading Binge — Kim Smyth

Again, I send my deep appreciation to these friends, bloggers and fellow authors. This community is a wonderfully supportive place.

Water tower
Water tower
Keney Tower from the park entrance
I was finally able to see the odd nature of this clock tower.
The Travelers Tower – once the tallest building in Connecticut.
When 4-Square was still a thing, I was Mayor of “Under the Tower Crane” behind Jacob Wirth’s in Boston’s theater district.
Twin Towers
From the 2000, Five Boro Bike Tour. At this point, you had to commit to the Verrazzano, or return to Battery Park via the Brooklyn Bridge.
looking up the tracks
Faith took this photo looking up the tracks from the lower station.
The memorial received a minor upgrade in time for Flag Day.
I’ve taken photos of these old chimneys multiple times, but very few look as good as this
Near the Infinity Theater is the new UConn Hartford Campus. Sadly, it occupies the old Hartford Times building. I’d hoped for a better use of this wonderful building.
Books on Gateway Clipper

Knuckleheads — The Evil You Choose — When Evil Chooses You — Secrets held Against Evil

All five of my current books are now available in audio book form thanks to Amazon KDP’s Virtual Voice process. The voice is AI generated, but I can honestly say, it’s pretty darn good. The audio books are reasonably priced (all below $7 US) and, if you already own the Kindle version and want to add an audio version, you can do that for $1.99. There is a five-minute sample on the book page for each book. If you’re interested, click on any of the Dreamer’s Alliance book links below the image or on the link below for my latest book.

Bridge to Nowhere

36 responses to “Columns Lines and Reviews — CFFC”

  1. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Some impressive structures Dan

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Brian. I love lines, but I was amazed at how hard it was to find photos dominated by vertical lines.

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      1. bushboy Avatar
        bushboy

        I too had a bit of a struggle

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  2. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. Avatar
    Smorgasbord – Variety is the Spice of Life.

    love the clock tower’s Dan… and thanks for the mention. Enjoy the week ahead and I am sure many more reviews on their way

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Sally!

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  3. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
    Tails Around the Ranch

    Congrats on the nice reviews. Excellent gallery…as always.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks! I hope this the start of a good week for all of us.

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  4. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    These are some great columns and lines! The Hartford Times building is a beauty, as is that photo of the city at twilight (or so it appears), but my very favorite is that sepia-toned snow-and-tracks image — that is outstanding! Congratulations on the reviews — nice feathers in a writer’s cap!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks! I have many attempts to capture the image of those tracks at that crossing, but that’s my favorite. I’m glad you like it.

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  5. furtzmagurgle@gmail,com Avatar
    furtzmagurgle@gmail,com

    You certainly aced the challenge! I love the towers, especially the clock tower. And the train tracks filled in with snow makes a super picture. I also like the photo of the old chimneys! The Hartford Times building is impressive.

    Old Glory looking mighty fine.

    Happy Monday Dan. Have a great week.

    Ginger 🦋

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Ginger. I didn’t recognize you at first. I’m not sure clock towers count as columns but they include vertical lines, so I think I’m ok.

      Of course, I could have filled the page with photos of the flag. Choosing one was the hard part.

      Happy Monday and you have a good week, too.

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  6. GP Avatar
    GP

    We can always count on you to ace any challenge, Dan!
    I know Old Glory well, in fact I used one of yours today for the Farewell Salutes, called “Reflected Glory”.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I saw that flag, GP. I’m always proud when you put one next to the farewell salutes. That flag flies proudly over the Veterans Memorial and I think it would be happy to be flying over the people you remember.

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      1. GP Avatar
        GP

        I am so happy to hear that!

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  7. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    The various vertical-themed photos are a great sight, Dan! And poignant to see the Twin Towers. I was working in Manhattan (about two miles north of the World Trade Center) when 9/11 happened. :-(

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That had to be a day you;ll never forget. Thanks Dave.

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  8. lois Avatar
    lois

    Your header photo is beautiful, Dan. What an angle! The two chimneys and the old Hartford Times building are wonderful. That is a pretty huge building for one newspaper, though. They had that many people employed there?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Lois. The Hartford Times was the competing paper to The Hartford Courant. There’s a book, Spiked, that covers the nasty competitive history between the two papers. It details things like the Courant sending people around to but bricks in the sale boxes on the streets. Of course, being a fan of the underdog, I think I would have liked the Times. I was disappointed that UConn moved into the building, but I was happy that they preserved such an important building in the city.

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  9. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Hi Dan, congratulations on the book reviews, Dan. Brilliant.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Robbie.

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  10. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    Congratulations on the reviews, Dan. I hope they bring more readers to your books.

    The towers and columns are wonderful. It’s hard to pick a favorite but, today it’s your low light image of Traveler’s Tower and the skyline for me.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Deborah. I miss stopping at the park every morning. I don’t miss the fact that I was on my way to work, but…

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  11. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    Congratulations on the reviews, Dan. As you now know, there is nothing that says terrific like receiving a review for one of your books.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks John. I have to get busy writing some reviews. IT really is a good thing.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        😁

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  12. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    I love your first photo of the flag and pole. Wonderful entry :D

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Cee!

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  13. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    I think you nailed it.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Judy.

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  14. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Congrats on the reviews, Dan! All wonderful and a good enticement for me to start your book. And fun photos. I never notice the “shapes” in photos unless I’m looking for them. :-)

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  15. memadtwo Avatar
    memadtwo

    I like the train track photos especially. And at least they didn’t tear the Harford Times building down.

    Congratulations on your reviews! (K)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That’s what I tell myself, Kerfe. I’m not fond of the occupant (and the fact that they don’r pay any taxes) but I’m glad that handsome building remains in our city.

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      1. memadtwo Avatar
        memadtwo

        I definitely agree about the taxes. Too many special exemptions.

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  16. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    Congratulations on your latest reviews! I particularly like the sepia photo with the train tracks.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Liz. I have made lots of attempts to photograph those tracks. That’s my favorite version.

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  17. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

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